Blue Raspberry Lemonade Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 cups cold water, divided
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, chilled
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4 tablespoons blue raspberry syrup
→ For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices
# Instructions:
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Combine 1 cup of cold water and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves to form a clear syrup.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside, allowing the syrup to cool completely before use.
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In a large pitcher, add the cooled syrup, remaining 3 cups of cold water, blue raspberry syrup, and chilled lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
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Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice according to preference.
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Pour the blue raspberry lemonade over ice cubes into glasses and garnish each serving with lemon slices.
# Notes:
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For a more intense blue color, increase the amount of blue raspberry syrup gradually, mixing and checking hue before serving.
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Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for optimal flavor and a vibrant, natural citrus taste.